Cisco ASR 1001-HX User Manual

Chassis Ground Connection
Connecting the Cisco ASR 1001-HX Router and Cisco ASR 1002-HX Router chassis to ground is required
for all DC powered installations and any AC powered installation where compliance with Telcordia grounding
requirements is necessary.
Statement 1024—Ground Conductor
This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the
absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority
or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.
Warning
Before you connect power or turn on power to your chassis, you must provide an adequate chassis ground
(earth) connection for the chassis. A chassis ground connector is provided on each Cisco ASR 1001-HX
Router and Cisco ASR 1002-HX Router. There is a stud on the rear left side of the chassis.
The grounding wire should always be the first to be installed or connected and the last to be removed or
disconnected.
Caution
Have the recommended tools and supplies available before you begin this procedure.
Recommended Tools and Supplies
The following tools, equipment, and supplies are necessary to connect the system ground to the chassis:
•
Phillips screwdriver
•
3.5-mm flat blade screwdriver (Phoenix # 1205053 or equivalent 3.5-mm flat blade)
•
Dual-lug chassis ground component
•
Grounding wire
Cisco ASR 1001-HX Router and Cisco ASR 1002-HX Router Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing the Router
Chassis Ground Connection

Cisco ASR 1001-HX Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	ASR 1001-HX
Category	Network Router
Language	English